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The church was originally dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Excavations have shown that there was a church before this church, probably more than one, because in addition to monastery bricks, a tufa stone called âlde Friezen was also found in the churchyard. These stones were used in church construction around 1100. There was a fire in the church in January 1970. An overheated stove in the middle of the church caused the roof to catch fire. This resulted in a large hole in the roof. The damage was then repaired using panelling and carpeting. This disrupted the acoustics in the church. During the extensive renovation of 2006/2007, some things were restored. The church is used by the Protestant Community of Tjerkgaast, Idskenhuizen and Sint Nicolaasga.

2019 - Heritage organization BOEi takes over the Witte Kerkje in Bladel (NB) and the adjacent community center De Dissel from the protestant community of Bladel. They sign a lease agreement for the next five years so that the church activities can be continued in the same way.

This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands. Since the Reformation, Noordwolde has been part of the combination Steggerda, Vinkega, Noordwolde and Boijl. The then minister lived in Noordwolde. In 1727, the municipality of Steggerda, Vinkega and got its own minister. In 1860, the municipality of Boijl also became independent. (Source: Information board at the church)

Beautiful interbellum church in the style of the Groningen variant of the Amsterdam School, with characteristic needle as a tower. Nowadays in the possession of the Protestant Community of Nieuwolda-Oostwold. This church is listed as a National Monument of the Netherlands.

The Reformed Church because of the two-manual organ made in 1858 by H. Knipscheer. The instrument has ten registers and a free pedal. The pedal is a modern extension from 1968 and is not protected.

Reformed church with front tower and attached consistory, built in 1942 to replace its predecessor that was destroyed by war.

Interesting neo-church with tower, built 1894-1895, replacing a burnt down church. (See also below the interesting description by the SKKN, in which however no further description of the important Bakker and Timmenga organ is given).

Historical church with tower. Also called Mariakerk. Built in 1686. From 1686 to 1791 the Walloon Reformed Church also used the building.

The current Dutch Reformed Church from 1783 did have an older predecessor, possibly from the 16th century. That old church was seriously damaged in 1781 during a village riot about the appointment of a new schoolmaster. It was decided to demolish it and build a new one. On 29 September 1941, the tower (from 1872) burned down after it was hit by a crashing English plane. The church was restored in phases between 1963 and 2001. On 20 May 2003, the weather vane was replaced and the restoration was completed. On that occasion, the booklet Dutch (sic) Reformed Church Blijham - Then and Now (48-02/51-04) was published.

Built as a Reformed Church. Iconic interbellum church with tower. Hall church with high, side-standing tower in a light expressionist style.